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Graduate Recruitment – Where do I start?
It is really important that you are ready to apply for graduate employment before your final year of university study. Many students put off thinking about looking for graduate work until well into...
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Rock your future – 3 reasons why you need to visit Vic Careers
A big welcome to all new and returning students – we hope you have a great year here at Vic. A big hello to all recent grads as well – remember you can still use Vic Careers to help you with your job...
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By choice or by chance? You need both!
Here’s a true story of someone who has made it through to his first job, by choice and by chance. …but not by his grades! Johnny was having some difficulty in landing a job after his graduation. He has...
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Networking… Communicating Science
Congratulations to Chiasma Wellington, which was launched at Te Papa last night. “Chiasma is New Zealand’s premier student-led organisation that fosters connections between science and business,...
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Help I’m unemployed!
It’s starting to get colder which can only mean winter is slowly but surely on its way. Speaking from experience I know the colder months can have a negative impact on the job search as the grey days...
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Event networking
Our next Careers in Focus seminar is ‘Careers with a BA’ and it’s happening tomorrow night. We’ve been promoting it a lot so I hope all you Humanities and Social Science students have signed up! You...
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Speed up your networks with social media
It’s nearly October and end of term will be here before you know it! Already students are starting to enquire about summer work or how to get a graduate job. Many of you will have already heard the...
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Good jobs come to those who wait?
It’s the end of the week and I was looking for something a bit more inspiring to post and my colleague forwarded me this article on the BBC website. If you’re feeling a bit down or frustrated about...
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Having problem remembering names?
Next week, I’ll be attending two Careers Expos, very exciting! Countless opportunities and contacts in one place – definitely a must! My main intention is to make as many contacts as possible. However,...
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How to give a handshake and a hongi – and get it right
Shaking hands – it seems simple right? But getting it wrong can give a very poor first impression and put you on the back foot (so to speak) before you’ve even started. A few days ago I shook hands...
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Go to a Conference as a Student! Five Reasons
It is that time of year again where various disciplines are meeting to discuss novel ideas, innovations, or perhaps simply those time trusted debates. Reasons to get involved as a student: 1. Evaluate...
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How do you find people to network with?
We had a couple of events last week where networking was emphasised as a way to help discover the hidden job market and to connect with people who work for a company or industry that you are interested...
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Getting to know your social personalities
Every social personality will have its good and bad, none is superior, or inferior to the rest. However, having an extremity in your social trait could be detrimental. For example, if you are someone...
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Do you know what you’re doing this summer?
The great Kiwi summer is finally beginning (at least here in Wellington). Someone even asked me ‘what are your plans for the summer?’ I’m pretty sure I could easily spend it lazing around with friends...
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What employers want
Looking for an internship or graduate role at the end of the year? Then you’ll need to be clued up about what employers are looking for when recruiting. Do you have business acumen? Are you...
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Job Hunting and Dating, same rules apply?
The job search and the dating game share some common ground when it comes to finding the perfect match. If you’re looking for "the one" — whether it’s your dream girl or your dream job — waiting for...
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How to be in the Prime Seat of the jobs market?
It’s a known fact: many great opportunities/jobs are never advertised. Instead, candidates are called upon by employers directly. When and how to make this happen? Let’s hear and learn from some of our...
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LinkedIn for students and graduates
Whilst many students are quite savvy at using Facebook and Twitter, many are still unaware of the networking opportunities available to them via LinkedIn. LinkedIn is a great way to identify...
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Internship and graduate recruitment: What to expect and the key to nail each...
Internship and graduate recruitment has started. If you are new to the game, you may want to familiarise yourself with the process before starting. Even if you have been through the process before,...
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Is your online presence up to scratch?
Yes – recruitment time is NOW (March) for internships and graduate roles. Is your online presence up to scratch? What would I see if I Googled you, Facebooked you, or looked you up on LinkedIn,...
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